BARMING ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Chairman – Colin Wallsgrove.
www.Barmara.org.uk
Issue 160 March 2019
Our meetings are held on the 4th Friday of the month, the next one
is on the. 26th April, on this day we will be having our annual “Spring Tea”
No speaker to entertain you, so a time to socialise.
The speaker today is Chris Wade who will give a talk on Motor Neuron
Disease and collect your very generous donation.
A warm welcome to new Associate Members Jill & Tony Booth, Janet & David
Eldridge, Anne & Mick Jope and to Joan & Peter Sturgess returning.
WE NEED YOU.
First Aider
Still looking for a First Aider, training is available at a recognised provider
Paid by Barmara.
Fancy a go at kurling come along and enjoy good company,a bit of fun, coffee/
Tea,warm hall and lunch locally if required. Check dates on back page
Activities
We play Petanque on Mondays at the Red Start Pub North Street Barming.
Start time 10am Coffee/tea and lunch is available if required.
Dates. See panel on back page.
Enquires about activities contact John Grognet 687415.
Enjoying a break from playing Petanque, supping tea and coffee at the
Redstart Pub.
If you fancy joining us next month just come along, you will be warmly
welcomed. It’s easy to play, all equipment is supplied as well as expert
tuition? There is no charge and tea/coffee, lunch are all optional.
The Committee would like to point out that there is no distinction
between Members and Associate Members when booking places
for trips or holidays.
TRIPS FOR 2019
WED 17TH APRIL. A TRIP TO DYMCHURCH TO VISIT A ALPACA FARM,
THEN ON THE HYTHE RAILWAY TO DUNGENESS, THEN FISH & CHIPS
AT THE ‘PILOT PUB’ PRICE INCLUDING LUNCH £36.
CONTACT MO 661498. Leave Allington 08.30am, Fant Lane 08.40am
Beverley Shops 08.50am
Monday 6th May-----Friday 10th May 2019.
4 night short break at Warners Littlecote Country House , Berkshire
Contact Neil Kenwright on 727066 .
Thursday 16th May Mystery Tour.
By popular demand a Mystery trip has been arranged to include a 3 course
Lunch. Price £24.
Pick up times: Fant Lane 9.00am, Beverley 9.10am, Allington 9.25am.
Contact Gloria 720515.
NEW ****
Wed 19th June A day trip to Brighton £15 Coach Only.
Contact Mo 661498.
NEW. ****
Thursday 25th July.
A trip has been arranged for a visit to Godinton House and Gardens near
Ashford where we will be given a guided tour of the House at 2pm and then
A scrumptious cream tea at 3pm. We can then continue to tour the
Gardens.
All inclusive price is £27.50. A picnic lunch is advised. Contact Gloria 720515
Pickup Fant Lane 10am, Beverley Shops 10.10am, Allington 10.30am.
NEW ****
Thur/Fri 21st/22nd
November. A trip to Thursford to see the best xmas
show in the country. Stopping at Knight’s Hill Hotel, Kings Lynn.
Cost £190 includes Hotel, Dinner, Full English Breakfast, Show and Coach.
Contact Mo 661498.
CHARITY RACE NIGHT SATURDAY 30TH MARCH.
BARMING VILLAGE HALL 7PM TILL 10PM.
Price £7.50. Includes Fish & chips and Tea/ Coffee.
Bring your own other drinks and cutlery if required?
RAMBLE. Monday 29th April.
Ramble along the river Medway from Wateringbury to Maidstone. Approx
4 miles, easy walking, no stiles.
Catch No 6 bus (Tunbridge Wells) opposite Spice Fusion restaurant at 10am
Various options for lunch if required.
Contact Ken 720476.
Don’t forget Ann’s amble at Tonbridge on Monday 25th March.
Ten Pin Bowling.
The Ten Pin Bowling was attended by eleven members, nine of which
played. David Wood excelled himself with a men’s top score of 142.
Marion Gilham won the first game,Tony Brenton won on the third lane with a
score of 119. The other two games were won by Rod Wilson. The Ladies
had Dorothy Tyler in good form with a top score of 94. The other two games
were won by Janet Moore and Maureen Kenwright. This concludes the
winter session of Ten Pin Bowling and we now move on to the Red Start Pub,
North Street, for Petanque. If you have never played before, come along,
all are welcome. The first date is Monday 18th March 10am. Neil Kenwright.
KURLING (JOHN 687415)
TA Centre Boxley Road
10am to 12 noon. Cost £1-50
Friday Dates.
12th April, 17th May, 14th Jun.
PETANQUE. (John 687415)
Redstart Pub, North Street.
Start 10am-12noon. No Cost.
Lunch/Coffee if Required.
Monday Dates.15th April,
27th May, 17th Jun, 15th July,
12th Aug, 16th Sep, 14th Oct.
COFFEE MORNING (Maureen 727066)
Barming Parish Hall
Mondays 10am to 12 noon
1 April, 13th May,
ART GROUP (Sheila 728183)
Barming Parish Hall
10am to 12 noon
Dates, 26th Mar,
2nd Apr, 9th Apr, 30th Apr.
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